Public info meetings on Healthy Life Center begin

Wednesday

May 2, 2018 at 12:59 PMMay 2, 2018 at 9:47 PM

The first meeting to share information about a proposed Healthy Life Center will be from 7 to 8 tonight at Ames Public Library.

The city of Ames has partnered with Mary Greeley Medical Center, Iowa State University, Des Moines Area Community College, Story County, and Heartland Senior Services to explore building an intergenerational Healthy Life Center on property currently owned by Iowa State University on Scholl Road, just north of Ontario Street.

Funding for the proposed Healthy Life Center would come from the collaboration partners and private fundraising, and would also require community support through a bond referendum. Informational meetings are planned for May:

n Thursday, May 3, 7 to 8 p.m., Ames Public Library Auditorium

n Monday, May 7, 7 to 8 p.m. at Mitchell Elementary School Commons/Lunchroom

n Wednesday, May 9, 7 to 8 p.m. at Ames High School Commons

n Tuesday, May 15, 7 to 8 p.m. at Ames Middle School Commons

According to the release, the Healthy Life Center would provide opportunities for physical activity, social connections, improved nutrition, multi-generational interaction, rehabilitation services, and an overall focus on health promotion.

In addition to housing Heartland Senior Services Adult Day Center and physical therapy space for Mary Greeley Medical Center, the Healthy Life Center would include an indoor playground, walking/ jogging track, teaching/participation kitchen, meeting and classroom space, community gardens, cafe and gymnasium space.

An indoor warm-water aquatic center would include a lap pool, current channel and splash area for kids.

The total cost for the facility is estimated at $48.7 million. Once built, the Healthy Life Center would be owned and operated by the city of Ames.

Learn more at www.CityOfAmes.org/HealthyLifeCenter.

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